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Demand has never been higher for health care professionals who specialize in gerontology. Earn an online Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (Gerontology emphasis) from Excelsior College, and you can acquire the skills and expertise you need to become a leader in this growing industry sector.

One of the nation's most popular colleges among working health care professionals, Excelsior caters to employed adults who need to balance education with work and familycommitments. Excelsior offers flexible online gerontology classes that fit conveniently into busy schedules and tight budgets.

Interact directly with experienced gerontology faculty and other students via Excelsior's online communities.

Get academic support from our award-winning advising team.

* Excelsior College partners must pay enrollment fee.

Earn a Career-building Health Sciences Degree in Less Time, for Less Money

An educational innovator since 1971, Excelsior has a reputation as an academic leader among online colleges. We develop our online gerontology classes with direct input from industry experts, so you'll gain practical knowledge you can use on the job from day one.

You'll work closely with top-notch professors who have years of professional gerontology experience. Our program cultivates skills in subjects such as:

Psychology of aging

Physiology of aging

Social policy and the elderly

Service provision for older patients

With longer life spans, new technologies, and the aging of the baby-boom generation, gerontology professionals will play an increasingly valuable role in health care for the foreseeable future.